Master of Data Science (MDS)
The University of British ColumbiaOkanagan, Canada- Listed tuition (confirm fee basis)
- CA$59,766
- Duration
- 10 months
- Taught in
- Confirm with counsellor
- IELTS from
- 6.5
In short
Master of Data Science (MDS) is a master's program in Computer Science and IT at The University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Canada, lasting 10 months. Listed tuition is CA$59,766; the fee basis has not been provided. The English requirement starts at IELTS 6.5.
Fees are indicative and set by the university; the offer letter and invoice are final.
Entry requirements
- Academic requirement
- Applicants should hold a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum overall average of 76% from a recognised institution.
- IELTS
- Overall 6.5, with no band below 6.0.
- TOEFL
- Minimum 90, with no section below 21.
- PTE
- Overall 65, with no section below 56. DET: Minimum score of 125. Submission of two referees’ details along with an updated CV or resume is typically required as part of the application.
If you studied in a different school system, the university assesses your qualification as an equivalent — a counsellor can check it before you apply.
Cost of studying
- Listed tuition · confirm fee basis
- CA$59,766
- Living costs in Canada per year
- CAD 12,000-18,000
Add health insurance, visa fees and a housing deposit to your first-year budget.
Documents you will usually need
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- CV and two references
- Passport (valid for the whole course)
- English test result, or proof of a waiver
- Proof of funds for the visa stage
How to apply with iAdmission
1.Check eligibility
Tell us where you studied and your grades; we confirm the requirement for your qualification.
2.Prepare documents
Upload transcripts, passport and English test; we check them before submission.
3.Submit and track
We submit a complete application and follow up with the university.
4.Offer and visa
After the offer we help with the deposit, visa documents and arrival.
Questions students ask
What are the entry requirements for Master of Data Science (MDS)?
Applicants should hold a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum overall average of 76% from a recognised institution. English: IELTS 6.5 or an accepted equivalent.
How much does Master of Data Science (MDS) cost in total?
Tuition is listed at CA$59,766 (fee basis not provided) for 10 months. Living costs in Canada are about CAD 12,000-18,000 a year. Deposits, insurance and visa fees are extra; the offer letter is final.
Can iAdmission help me apply?
Yes, free of charge. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare documents and submits a complete application. Admission decisions are always made by the university.
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Guides for Canada
The University of British Columbia official website: ok.ubc.ca